Vulnerability identifier: #VU6766

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0344

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver
Client/Desktop applications / Virtualization software
Quandro
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
NVS
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
Tesla
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor: nVidia

Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.

The weakness exists in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgDdiEscape due improper access control. A local attacker can provide a specially crafted input, gain access to arbitrary physical memory and gain root privileges.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in full access to the system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver: 304 - 375.63

Quandro: 340 - 367

NVS: 304 - 375.63

Tesla: 361.93 - 367.55

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External links
http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4462/~/security-bulletin%3A-nvidia-gpu-display-dr...

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.